Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer
Gastroenterology in Oakland, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 54+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Oakland, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1971, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barton Memorial Hospital, Incline Village Health Center, Tahoe Forest Hospital. Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tahoe Forest Hospital District. Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer at 350 Hawthorne Ave to request Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gerald Neil Schaffer |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2769435965 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 54 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1780797027
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 54 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
| G39171 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| South Lake Tahoe, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Incline Village, Nevada | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Truckee, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Tahoe Forest Hospital District
| Tahoe Forest Hospital District | 14 |
Practice Locations
350 Hawthorne Ave
Oakland, CA 94609-3108
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, July 31, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Gerald Neil Schaffer [NPI: 1780797027]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine